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AG51 GUY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,874 mi
Last recorded49,874 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 GUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 49,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle ..general surface corrosion to mechanical components

Fail 2 Feb 2026 49,874 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower (rear) arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle ..general surface corrosion to mechanical components

Pass 3 Feb 2025 48,555 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 47,151 miles

Rear handbrake .... Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (19%)

Pass 30 Jan 2023 45,567 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 43,858 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 42,600 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 40,971 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 40,971 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 38,476 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 36,308 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 31,932 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 31,562 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 29,140 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 24,469 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 24,469 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 18,299 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 11,745 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 11,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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AG51 GUY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 50,660 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AG51 GUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AG51 GUY?

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What year was AG51 GUY registered?

AG51 GUY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is AG51 GUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG51 GUY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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